Faith Directions: January 2010

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faithdirections
a publication of Northside Family of Faith • West Columbia, South Carolina
Volume IX, Issue 1 6 Volume VII, Issue
January 2010
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Inside: LIFE University classes for the Spring (p. 6)
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From our Pastor
Prepare yourself spiritually for this: Is it just me or does it seem like the years are going by faster? It seems like just yesterday we were ushering in 2009 with Steve Fee and our New Year’s concert. The older I get, the more I realize how quickly time flies by. It seems like it was just a couple of years ago that I was a nine year old boy going on canoe trips with my dad, and going forward in a church service, with tears in my eyes, giving my life to Jesus as my Savior and Lord. But that was 40 years ago. It seems like just months ago, I was 23 years old, pastoring my very first church and getting ready to marry the love of my life. But that was 26 years ago. It seems like just days ago that Sherrie and I were in that delivery room experiencing the birth of our first child, but that same child just walked down the aisle marrying the woman of his dreams. It’s true that the older we get, our years seem more like months and our months seem more like days. That became crystal clear to me as I was reading through the Psalms last month. Over and over again, the Psalmist reminds us of the brevity of life. Psalm 39:4-5 says, “Show me, O Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life. You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Each man’s life is but a breath.” Psalm 90:10-12 “The length of our days is seventy years––or eighty, if we have the strength… they quickly pass, and we fly away…Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 102:3, 11 “For my days vanish like smoke…My days are like the evening shadow; I wither away like grass.” Psalm 103:15-16 “As for man, his days are like grass, he flourishes like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone…” Psalm 144:4 “Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow.” So what can we take from these verses as we begin a new year? First, don’t make assumptions. James said, “The length of your lives is as uncertain as the morning fog—now you see it; soon it is gone.” Next, spend your time wisely. Paul said, “Make the most of your time.” So how can you make the most of your time? By investing in those things that will outlast you! Some one said it this way. “Everything you do in life will one day pass. Only what you do for Christ will last.”
Happy New Year from the Staff!
Pictured (left to right) Back Row: David Ford, Doug Mathis, Rocky Purvis, Steve Allen, Scott Crede, David Schrodt. Next: Lori Ford, Allyson Porter, Debbie Gibson, Emily Wright, Mary Boyce, Leigh Hall. Next: Cindy Barnett, Donna Meeler, Felicia Miller, Bill Windman. Next: Pam Campbell, Mike D’Attoma, Sarah D’Attoma, Beth Tolar, J.O. Reed. Not Pictured: Rita Price, Sharon McElveen, Evelyn Mueller
Monthly Update
Statistics at 82 Weeks (As of November 30, 2009)
Journey-to-date Receipts.......................................................................................................$1,165,865.11 Journey-to-date Amount Pledged ......................................................................................$1,511,625.72 Dollar Difference ................................................................................................................. ($345,760.61) Percent Difference ................................................................... 22.87% below pledge amount collected
Financial Peace University consists of a 13-week video curriculum taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey that incorporates small group discussions to encourage accountability and discipleship. FPU teaches you how to handle God’s money God’s way. The average family reduces their debt by $5,300, and saves $2,700 in 91 days. Register for $93 (per family). Contact Allyson to reserve your spot today: aporter@northsidebaptist.org or 461-0083.
Register now for one of three classes:
Sundays• 9–10:30 a.m. • CFC 130 • Begins January 17 Sundays • 5–7 p.m. • CFC 130 • Begins January 17 Wednesdays • 6–8:30 p.m. • MB 119 • Begins February 10
Pastor Rocky
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Global Missions Celebration
February 3-7, 2010
Wednesday, February 3
6:30-7:45 p.m. Kick-off Celebration Service with Dr. Ken Perkins
Dr. Perkins is with the International Mission Board, SBC. He has done considerable research on the worldwide persecuted church.
Friday, February 5
6:30-8 p.m. LIFE Groups in Homes (except Senior Adults)
Saturday, February 6
9 a.m.-12 noon 2-6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Senior Adult LIFE Groups Children’s Mission Event Developing your Playbook Conferences Dinner Audio Talks Concert
Sunday, February 7
10 a.m.-12 noon One Worship Service with Mr. Gordon Fort
Mr. Fort is Vice President of Overseas Global Strategies with the International Mission Board.
12-12:30 p.m.
Booth Visitation
Are you in the game?
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Preschool & Children
~ Northside Kids “On M ission” ~
of all nations, tribes, and tongues. Our kids also have opportunities to be a missionary to those in our community. Recently our RAs and GAs participated in Thanksgiving Basket delivery, and our most recent project was the Lottie Moon Post Office, where all proceeds from Stamps and Cards, designed by our own Northside kids, will go directly to Missions! This spring, our GAs are tasked with earning the money to purchase and donate a Build-A-Bear to local law enforcement agencies as they seek to comfort kids in crisis. The RA boys will pack sacks of socks, sandwiches, sweets, and a gospel tract to distribute among the homeless in Finlay park. Each of these events are teaching moments, and you can be sure Northside Kids are learning that they can be a missionary wherever God has them!
When Jesus gave the Great Commission to “Go into all the world,” it was a command with no age restriction. Because we believe that each and every one of us has a daily opportunity to be a missionary, the time spent in Missions on Sunday nights is solely focused on preparing each child for the opportunities at hand. We’ve been studying hero’s of the faith— those that have gone before, and made an impact on eternity, by simply obeying God. We learn how people just like us learned to trust God and share His word with others
Wednesday Evening
Preschool
6 p.m. 3-4 years old Main Building Preschool Area
Children
6:05 p.m. K5-5th Grade CFC Gym
Upcoming Events
Jan. 1 Church offices closed (New Year’s) Jan. 3 Jan. 6 Jan. 9 Jan. 15 Jan. 31 Jan. 31 Music & Missions resume TeamKid & Awana resume GA Build-A-Bear Awana Training GAs Baby Shower for Daybreak RAs Sandwich, Socks & Salvation
Jan. 6 Jan. 13 Jan. 20 Jan. 27
Being Thankful for Church Helpers Being Thankful for Police & Fire Fighters Being Thankful for Postal Workers Being Thankful for Doctors & Dentists
Unit: All Around Town
January Awana Nights
Jan. 6 Jan. 13 Jan. 20 Jan. 27
Bring A Friend Regular Awana Club Theme: Silly Sock Night Regular Awana Club
Sunday Morning
Preschool
Building Blocks Sunday School
9:15 a.m. • 1st Floor MB • Infants-K5
Sunday Evening MUSIC & MISSIONS
Resumes Sunday, January 3
5–6 p.m. K4–5th grade Main Building, 2nd Floor
Our KidShape Choir will hold a musical this spring. This fun and exciting production will be full of movement and songs.
Feb. 3–7 Global Missions Celebration Feb. 7 Feb. 12 Feb. 27 Souper Bowl of Caring Parents’ Date Night (fundraiser) Awana Grand Prix Pit Crew Night
Extended Teaching Care
10:45 a.m. • 1st Floor MB
An extension of the Bible teaching and learning for preschoolers during their total time at church.
Children
Kids Sunday School
9:15 a.m. • Grades 1-5 Upstairs, Main Building 6–7 p.m. K4–5th grade Main Building
RAs (Royal Ambassadors, boys 1st-5th grade), GAs (Girls in Action, 1st-5th grade), and Mission Friends (4–5-year-olds) learn about God’s Great Mission in the world and how they can be a part, through prayer and service.
March 1
Upward End-of-Season Celebration
Kids’ Worship
10:45 a.m. • K5-5th grade Main Building 2nd Floor A worship service designed especially for children.
March 6
Awana Grand Prix
March 21 Laps for the Lord March 27 Food From The Heart
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Meet Your Deacons
Shane Thornton
9:15 Becoming One
I grew up right here in the Midlands and began attending Northside in 1992. It was through the College Ministry that I met and married my wife, Melanie, in March of 1996. I currently work at Eastman Chemical Company and have been with them for the past 16 years. I truly love teaching the Word of God! God has blessed me with that privilege here at Northside for over 10 years in various adult departments. My wife and I currently serve and teach the Becoming One LIFE Group that seeks to reach and mentor newly married and engaged couples. It is our heart’s desire for them to catch the vision and plan God clearly lays out in scripture for marriage. God has blessed us with two beautiful children, Allie Paige and Carson. I love my church family! I surrendered my life to Christ here, was baptized here, married here, dedicated both my children here, and I count it a joy to serve my King here as a deacon!
Kevin Shipman
9:15 Preschool/ Children
“Welcome to Northside” Class
Sunday, Jan. 17 12–1:30 p.m. CFC 150
This introduction to the Northside family of faith will help you better understand what our church is all about, whether you’ve been here for 10 minutes or 10 years! Lunch and children’s activities provided. RSVP by Jan. 11, to Mary Boyce: 926-3029 or mboyce@northsidebaptist.org.
I am thankful to God for giving me a loving and Godly wife who prayed me to salvation; she did not give up on me. I have been attending Northside for 13 years now. Beth, my wife, has attended for 35 years now. Beth and I were married at Northside on August 10, 1996. We have 4 handsome sons: Logan (12), James (10), Daniel (7), and Tyler (3). They keep us on our toes, but we are truly blessed that God allowed us to have these children and pray for his guidance in leading them in a Godly way, for I was not raised in a Christian home and we did not attend church regularly growing up. But with the love and prayers of many prayer warriors at Northside, I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior in the fall of 2003. Since then it has been an experience that words just can’t begin to describe… from becoming Prayer Leader for our LIFE Group to eventually becoming Yokefellow two years ago. All the while, with God leading me to becoming an RA teacher (first & second grades) in 2006, to bringing me to this point in life as a Deacon . I know that God’s not done yet, so hang-on and lets enjoy this ride together.
Sunday Mornings Life Groups 9:15–10:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m.–12 noon Sunday Nights Praise Team & Missions 5–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights Youth Group 6–7:30 p.m.
Sunday Mornings Life Groups 9:15–10:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m.–12 noon Sunday Nights Youth Group 5–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights Girls Bible Study 6–7:30 p.m. Guys Bible Study 6–7:30 p.m.
Sunday Mornings Life Groups 9:15–10:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m.–12 noon Wednesday Nights LIFE University 6–8 p.m. NMisssion 7 p.m. Thursday Nights Guys’ Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Saturday Mornings Girls’ Bible Study 10 a.m. Scrip is a term that means “substitute money.” When you purchase scrip, you’re purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash. Contact Mike (mdattoma@northsidebaptist.org or 926-3054) for the latest participating retailer list. Then put your shopping dollars to work for Northside!
Student Fundraiser: Scrip Gift Cards
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Northside Veteran’s Group
Our mission is too bring praise to God by recognizing the blessings we all have because of the service of Veterans. Thanks to all that provided pictures for the slide show on 15 November. If you were not included in the slide show please contact Darryl Hammond so he can arrange to get your picture. Also, if you have not signed up to be a part of our group, please fill out the blue card at the back of the Sanctuary/Sprung and give it to a deacon or usher or drop it in the offering plate. There are no requirements for you to attend any meetings or for you to be a member, but we want to have a listing of our Veterans. We will put you on our email and regular mail list to receive announcements about meetings and upcoming events. We hope you will join us. We’d like a picture of you in uniform and a recent picture as well. Please check the bulletin/Northsider each week for the next Northside Veterans Group meeting. We hope to see you there!
Over the last 10 years, our community has waited and watched with anticipation to see just what will happen to the acres of property that bear the Northside logo just off of Hwy 378 and Ginny Lane. On October 31, Northside took the opportunity to show our community that things are happening by reaching out to the families of our community through Fall Festival. Inflatables, games, food, live entertainment, and hayrides were hosted by many Northside families, students, and volunteers. In addition, area business got involved and sponsored most of the booths that were available. We lined the streets with signs and balloons, and our property filled with people from
Fall Festival: October 31, 2009
our community for fun, fellowship, and food! An extra special thanks goes to our Northside Family for working together to make this a wonderful time of fun and fellowship for our families and community! Please be sure to thank our sponsors by patronizing the following business: Carolina Convenience—Exxon and Hardees, Palmetto Lawn and Leisure, Honda of Columbia, State Farm Agent Scott Amick, Bailey’s Shaklee Naturals, Carolina Bariatrics, Lexington Urological Associates, AllState AgentJulie Stephens, and Pam Leland Photography.
Spring Bible Studies
Ladies’ Men’s Study Men, mark you calendars! Rocky Studies 6 week study led by Pastorp.m. Thursdays from 12–1
beginning April 15 Invite you coworkers, neighbors, and friends. Reserve a table for your group by contacting Allyson Porter at aporter@northsidebaptist.org or 461-0083.
Carolina Faith Riders
Chapter Meeting Wednesday, January 13 7:30 p.m. • MB 150 All riders welcome!
Ladies, isn’t it refreshing to study God’s Word in an intimate setting, surrounded by other women? You don’t want to miss out this semester! Be on the look out for our spring schedule of studies this month.
Learn a simple way to share your faith and be amazed at how God draws people into his family!
Easy-to-use gospel presentation Teams of three for visiting Children’s activities provided Sundays• 5–7:30 p.m. • Begins Feb. 14 Wednesdays • 6–8:30 p.m. • Begins Feb. 17 To enroll, contact Donna Meeler: 926-3033 or dmeeler@northsidebaptist.org
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family connections
Congratulations to: u Jenny Edwards-Betsch upon the birth of her daughter, Ally. u Gene & Patricia Brazzell celebrated 40th wedding anniversary on Dec. 26 Sympathy is expressed to: u Naomi & Vinnie Echerer upon the death of her father u Doug & Michelle Renew upon the death of her grandmother. u Linda & David Meek upon the death of his mother, Lois. u Shelley Cooley upon the death of her husband, Terry, and to Tara & Kevin Starkey upon the death of her father and to Peyton and Chase upon the death of their grandfather. u Jane & Jimmy Dillon upon the death of her sister, Betsy Terry. u Anita Pifer upon the death of her grandmother, Mary Ann Seeds. u Paul and Laurie Romanstine upon the death of his sister-in-law’s father, Alexander Price u Bill Creech upon the death of his wife, Margaret, and to Jennifer & John Miller upon the death of her mother, and Loy & Lauren upon the death of their grandmother. u Katy and David Schrodt in the death of her grandmother. u Kyle and Shannon Stewart and their family upon the death of his grandmother.
u Dumah Hammond upon the death of her son-in-law, Bob. u John Stagg upon the death of his uncle. Gifts received for the Imagine Journey in Memory of: u Margaret O. Creech Gifts received for the Silver Saints Singers in Memory of: u Paul Taylor Gifts received for the General fund in Memory of: u Margaret Creech Gifts received for the Global Missions in Memory of: u Margaret Creech u Bob Nunamaker Gifts received for the Imagine Journey in Memory of: u Chuck Hollingsworth Gifts received for Lottie Moon in Honor of: u Joyfull SS Class Gifts received for Mission Columbia in Memory of: u Margaret O. Creech u Norma House Gifts received for the Xyz ministry in honor of: u Willie Mae Pace’s 90th Birthday Thanks received from u JoAnn Frierson. u Jane Dillon. Staff Anniversaries u Pam Campbell, 7 years on January 2 u Scott Crede, 8 years on January 28
Welcome,
New Members
Matthew Doyon Joined October 25
Marrissa Johnson Joined November 1
Joshua & Danielle Beck Joined November 22
Joined October 4 Paul Giugliano Trevor Leonard Joined October 5 James Adams Joined October 6 Shyanne Benansky Joined October 11 Allie Paige Hall Jimmie Hill Joined November 1 Deborah Hagedorn Ruby Lee Joined November 15 Collins Hornsby Hannah Starnes Joined November 22 Kara Ollick Mason Douglas Shannon Joined November 23 Edgar Alvarado Angela Alvarado Joined November 29 Deborah Tarte Jeremy Runner Tarte
Senior Adult Ministry
All Seniors Welcome! Tuesday, January 19 10:30 a.m. in the CFC
Program: Jim Caulder, a consultant with Social Security will lead our program. Come hear about the changes for 2010. (Note: Jim was on our program last January, but XYZ was cancelled because of snow.)
Menu: Baked pork chops, turnip greens, macaroni and cheese, bread, beverage, dessert. Cost: $4.
Southern Gospel Night
January 24 • 7 p.m.
featuring:
(Northside’s Gospel Quartet)
Three:Sixteen
(Lexington Baptist’s Gospel Quartet)
The Called Quartet
Upcoming Events
Feb. 3–7 Global Missions Celebration Feb. 7 Souper Bowl of Caring Feb. 7 Super Bowl Fellowships Feb. 10 Carolina Faith Riders Feb. 12 Parents’ Date Night Feb. 12–13 High School Guys’ Weekend Feb. 16 XYZ Feb. 19 Winter Jam (Colonial Center) Feb. 21 Silver Ring Thing (Students) Feb. 27 Awana Grand Prix Pit Crew Night Feb. 28 Beach Reach Commissioning March 1 Upward End-of-Season Celebration March 6 Middle School Service Project March 6 Awana Grand Prix March 6–12 College Beach Reach Trip March 7 South Asia Commissioning March 10 Carolina Faith Riders March 11–20 South Asia Mission Trip March 12–13 High School Girls’ Weekend March 16 XYZ March 20 3-on3 Basketball Tourney (Students) March 21 Student Ministry Fundraiser March 21 Laps for the Lord March 27 Food From The Heart
faithdirections is a monthly publication of Northside Family of Faith 1303 Sunset Boulevard West Columbia, SC 29169 Main Line (803) 796-9786 Editor: Felicia Miller Editor’s Phone (803) 926-3031 Fax (803) 461-0085 fmiller@northsidebaptist.org The deadline for faithdirections is the first day of the month for the following issue.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Regular Sunday Morning Schedule
8:00 LIFE Groups (46+) 9:15 Worship in Sanctuary LIFE Groups (all ages) LIFE Groups (all ages)
January • 2010
Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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1
Church offices closed for New Year’s Day
2
College “Passion”
10:45 Worship in Sprung Building
3
Music & Missions resume
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5
Upward BB & Cheer practices College “Passion” Conference begin
6 7 TeamKid & Awana resume
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9
GA Build-A-Bear
Regular Sunday Evening Schedule
5–7 p.m. Music & Missions (Preschool/Children) 6:00 English as a Second Language (ESL) 7:30 Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida
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Silver Saints Singers resume
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13
Carolina Faith Riders
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15
Awana Training
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Upward games begin
Student’s Ski Trip
Regular Wednesday Night Schedule
4:45-6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:05 6:00 6:30 7:30 Fellowship Meal LIFE University Youth Group TeamKid (3- and 4-year-olds) Awana (K5-5th Grade) Celebration Choir (9:15 service) Outreach visits, calls, and notes Praise Team (10:45 service)
17 Praise Ringers 18
“Welcome to Northside” class
Student’s Ski Trip
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XYZ
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RAs and GAs Mission Projects 31
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Middle School Service Project
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